Theme parks have been reopening across the country amid the COVID-19 pandemic while enforcing new safety measures; however, some of the parks' attractions have been canceled. For the first time in 30 years, Universal Studios has canceled its annual Halloween… read more
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Major Movie Theater Chains Announce New Opening Dates
Regal Cinemas and AMC Theaters announce new dates for reopening. The movie theaters were originally planning to reopen at the end of July, but with the surge in the county's COVID-19 cases, the chains pushed back the reopening date once… read more
‘Single and Different Size Shoes Test Program’ Comes to Zappos Adaptive
Created by Zappos.com, Zappos Adaptive offers functional and wearable products for people of all abilities, making it easier for them to get dressed. The Single and Different Size Shoes Test Program allows people to purchase one shoe or different sized… read more
Keep on Rucking: 9 Things I Did for My Health During the Pandemic
As COVID-19 spread, many of us had to change the way we worked and change the way we lived. For those fortunate enough to be spared of any serious ramifications caused by the pandemic, isolation could have sparked some self-reflection… read more
EPA Approves 2 Lysol Sprays to Fight Off COVID-19
On July 6, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the use of two Lysol sprays to fight off COVID-19. “Hygiene is both the foundation of health and essential in preventing the spread of illness causing germs,” said Rahul Kadyan,… read more
Alachua County Businesses Must Post Signs Requiring Face Masks
Alachua County commissioners decided last week to create stricter face mask requirements in the county. These new rules go into effect today, July 1, and businesses must display signs requiring face masks to be worn by customers. Signs have been… read more
Local Spots Selling Drinks To-Go for Cinco de Mayo!
Happy Cinco de Mayo! This day, commonly celebrated with friends and drinks, will look a little different this year as we all continue to social distance ourselves. The good news is that there are a few local businesses here in… read more
How Should You REALLY be Washing Your Face Mask?
After weeks of quarantine and working from home in an effort to flatten the curve of COVID-19, we've realized that another important part of protecting from the virus is cleaning. We should be frequently wiping down countertops, disinfecting cars and… read more
How Do You Keep Glasses from Fogging While Wearing a Face Mask?
If you're a glasses-wearer and you've worn a face mask in public during this pandemic, then you've noticed something a little annoying: your glasses are constantly fogging up. The hot breath trapped in your mask sneaks out of the space… read more
Learn How to Help the Working Food COVID-19 Response
Working Food knows that this is a stressful time. One thing that should not be stressful is where you're getting your food from. They've started their "Covid Food Response" in order to give back to the community and allow people… read more